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Computer Basics Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An output device that displays visual output from a computer is a: __________

a)

Modem

b)

Monitor

c)

Input Device

d)

Keyboard

2.

An input device that is used to type text and commands into a computer is called: __________

a)

Keyboard

b)

Control Panel

c)

Joystick

d)

Output Device

3.

The following choices are internal devices or found inside the computer tower EXCEPT:

a)

RAM

b)

Microchip

c)

Touchpad

d)

Motherboard

4.

What kind of computer is used in this classroom?

a)

Laptop computer

b)

Desktop computer

c)
Tablet computer
d)
Smartphone
5.

_______ is one of the main ways to communicate with a computer

a)

keyboard

b)

printer

c)

monitor

d)

external hard drive

e)

mouse

6.

The _______ is a touch-sensitive pad that lets you control the pointer by making a drawing motion with your finger

a)

optical

b)

touchpad

c)

trackball

d)

mechanical

7.

Which of the following is Software

a)

Scanner

b)

mouse

c)

Microsoft Word

d)

Hard drive

8.

Which of the following is a common computer port used to connect external devices?

a)

Motherboard

b)

USB

c)

RAM

d)

CPU

9.

Portable digital storage that allows the user to store, view and change documents.

a)

WiFi

b)

Touchpad

c)

USB Flash Drive

d)

Network Drive

10.

Programs or instructions that tell the computer what to do.

a)

Motherboard

b)

CPU

c)

Operating system

d)

Software

11.

The physical parts of a computer are called...

a)

Hardware

b)

Server

c)

RAM

d)

Wi-Fi

12.

Input or output device?

a)

Input

b)

Output

13.

Input or output device?

a)

Input

b)

Output

14.

Input or output device?

a)

Input

b)

Output

15.

Input or output device?

a)

Input

b)

Output

16.

What is the name of the device used to input text and commands into 

a computer? 


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17.

What is the name of the device used to move the cursor on a computer 

screen?


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18.

What is the name of the device used to display visual output from a 

computer? 


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19.

What is the name of the device used to print documents from a 

computer?

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20.

What is the name of the device used to output sound from a computer?


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